Question 28·Easy·Cross-Text Connections
Text 1
Global registrations of electric vehicles (EVs) rose from about 3 million in 2020 to more than 6 million in 2022. Analysts credit falling battery costs and government tax credits for pushing many first-time buyers toward EVs. Although some skeptics still worry about limited charging stations, supporters argue that the recent surge in sales proves the market is no longer a niche.
Text 2
A recent industry report notes that automakers are releasing twice as many EV models now as they did three years ago, responding to what it calls "soaring consumer demand." The report cautions that challenges—such as grid capacity and mineral supply—remain, yet it emphasizes that annual EV sales are climbing steadily around the world.
Question
Based on the texts, both authors would most likely agree with which statement?
For cross-text agreement questions, first underline the phrase “both texts” or “both authors” to remind yourself that the correct answer must be supported by each passage. Quickly identify the main point or trend in Text 1, then in Text 2, and look for the overlap. When checking choices, eliminate any option that (1) appears in only one text, (2) adds a new opinion, law, or extreme wording (like “all,” “never,” “must”) not stated in both passages. Choose the answer that expresses a simple, shared fact clearly reflected in both texts.
Hints
Check what the question is really asking
Underline the words “both authors would most likely agree” in the question. Any correct answer must be supported by both texts, not just one.
Look for overlapping ideas
Skim each text and ask: What big ideas or trends about electric vehicles are mentioned in both passages? Ignore details that appear in only one text.
Focus on clear, factual statements
Eliminate answer choices that sound like strong opinions, laws, or exaggerations that are never stated in the texts. The correct answer should describe a straightforward fact both authors mention.
Use key phrases as clues
Pay attention to phrases like “rose from,” “surge in,” “soaring demand,” and “climbing steadily.” Think about what general situation these phrases describe.
Step-by-step Explanation
Restate the task
The question asks what both authors would most likely agree with. That means the correct choice must be clearly supported by Text 1 and Text 2, not just one of them.
Find the key idea in Text 1
In Text 1, notice the numbers: EV registrations “rose from about 3 million in 2020 to more than 6 million in 2022.” It also mentions “the recent surge in sales” and says the market is no longer a niche. Together, these show that EV sales have been going up in recent years.
Find the key idea in Text 2
In Text 2, the report describes “soaring consumer demand” and says “annual EV sales are climbing steadily around the world.” This also shows that EV sales are increasing over time.
Match the shared idea to an answer choice
Now look for the choice that reflects what both texts clearly say: that EV sales are rising and demand is strong. Only B) Electric vehicle sales have increased notably in recent years. matches the evidence from both texts. The other options add claims (about laws, unreliability, or universal satisfaction) that are not supported by both texts.